Psychological and developmental testing: Medicaid rates by state
10 states publish a Medicaid rate for psychological and developmental testing, compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Florida to $116.98 in New Mexico.
- States
- 10
- Median per hour
- $66.82
- Highest
- $116.98New Mexico
- Lowest
- —Florida
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $58.49 | 30 min | $116.98 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | OhioPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $66.82 | hour | $66.82 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $60.27 | hour | $60.27 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 4 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $475.00 | EVAL | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MainePhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $118.59 | 1-hour | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | OklahomaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $72.92 | — | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | AlabamaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $60.38 | — | — | 2025-12-01 | Official source |
| 8 | New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $49.76 | unit | — | 2025-04-01 | Official source |
| 9 | VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $35.87 | 30 min. | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.90 | per quarter hour | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for psychological and developmental testing?
New Mexico: $58.49 per 30 min ($116.98 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for psychological and developmental testing?
Across 10 states the median is $66.82 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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